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Yuri Dubov, a celebrated Soviet and Russian theater and film actor, pop artist, and professor, has passed away at the age of 76. The Shchukin Theater Institute announced his death on August 19, noting that he died on August 12. A farewell ceremony was held on August 17 at the Khovansky funeral home, although the cause of his death remains undisclosed, according to local media.
Born in 1948, Dubov was a graduate of the Shchukin Higher Theater School, where he completed his studies in 1970. Following his graduation, he joined the Moscow Gogol Theater, where he spent approximately 15 years and performed over 20 roles, according to 360.ru. His significant contributions to Russian theater were acknowledged with the title of “Honored Artist of Russia.”
Dubov’s career extended beyond acting; he was a respected educator and director. Since 2004, he had been teaching at the department of stage speech at the Shchukin Theater Institute, where he influenced a new generation of artists. Additionally, Dubov served as a director of literary programs for young artists at the Moscow Philharmonic, where he developed around 20 solo programs over the years.
Although his filmography was relatively small, Dubov made a lasting impact with his roles in the circus film-almanac “Soar, Falcons, Eagles!” and the melodrama “Day Train.” His work also included the documentary “Irina Kupchenko. An extraordinary miracle.”
The theater community mourns the loss of Yuri Dubov, whose dedication to the arts and education left an indelible mark on Russian culture. As the Shchukin Theater Institute expressed in their announcement, his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of performers and artists.